User Guide
AV-HS410
Plug-in Software

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AV-HS410 Plug-in Software

Contents<Overview>..........................................................................................................................3<How to obtain the Plug-in Software>..................................................................................3<How to register the Plug-in Software> ...............................................................................4<How to start up the Plug-in Software> ...............................................................................5<How to operate the Plug-in Software> ...............................................................................6
1. CAM_COM ......................................................................................................................6
1.1. Communication method .............................................................................................................6
1.2. Verified models...........................................................................................................................61.3. Functions ...................................................................................................................................62. P2 Remote ......................................................................................................................8
2.1. Communication port ...................................................................................................................82.2. Verified models...........................................................................................................................82.3. Functions ...................................................................................................................................8

3. GVG Protocol ..................................................................................................................93.1. Communication port ...................................................................................................................93.2. Verified models...........................................................................................................................93.3. Functions ...................................................................................................................................9

4. AUXP_IP ....................................................................................................................... 11
4.1. Communication port .................................................................................................................11
4.2. Functions .................................................................................................................................11Abbreviations
 Both SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards are described as “memory cards” in this manual.
When individual descriptions are provided, they are featured individually.

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AV-HS410 Plug-in Software<Overview>
By registering or installing the AV-HS410 Plug-in Software in the AV-HS410, the pan, tilt, zoom, focus
and other functions of Panasonic’s commercial cameras (AW series) can be controlled from theAV-HS410.
Furthermore, the AV-HS410 can be controlled from a remote control panel (VS-R45 made by Venetex) toperform crosspoint switching, AUTO transitions and other operations.

<How to obtain the Plug-in Software>
The Plug-in Software can be downloaded from “Service and Support” on the home page whose address
is as follows:
http://pro-av.panasonic.net/
The four Plug-in Software applications listed below can be obtained.
1.

CAM_COM
This application makes it possible to control the pan, tilt, zoom, focus and other functions fromthe AV-HS410 once a Panasonic professional camera (AW series) has been connected with aserial interface (RS-422).

2.

P2 RemoteThis application makes it possible to control the recording, playback and other operations fromthe AV-HS410 once a Panasonic P2 device has been connected with a serial interface(RS-422).

3.

GVG Protocol
This application makes it possible to have the crosspoint switching, AUTO transitions and otheroperations controlled once a remote control panel (VS-R45 made by Venetex) or editor (thatsupports the GVG100 communication protocol) has been connected with a serial interface(RS-422).
The GVG100 communication protocol is supported.

4.

AUXP_IPThis application makes it possible to have the crosspoint switching, AUTO transitions and otheroperations controlled once a remote control panel (VS-R45 made by Venetex) has beenconnected with a network.

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Live Switcher<How to register the Plug-in Software>
Preparing for registration:
1. Have at hand an memory card with a memory size of at least 8 MB.
 SDXC memory cards are not supported.
2. Initialize the memory card using the AV-HS410.
3. Insert the memory card initialized using the AV-HS410 into the memory card slot of the personal
computer.
4. Download the desired Plug-in Software zip files and copy them onto the hard disk of the personal
computer.
5. Unzip the downloaded zip files.
6. Copy the “HS410” folder onto the memory card.
Do not change either the folder configuration or the filenames.
Registration procedure:
1. Insert the memory card onto which the Plug-in Software was copied into the memory card slot of theAV-HS410.
2. Press the [PLUGIN] button.
The Plug-in Software currently registered in the AV-HS410 is now displayed. Check the vacantindex numbers.
3. Press the [VMEM/SD Card] button to light its indicator, and display the SD Card menu.
4. Use [F1] to display the File1 sub-menu.
5. Use [F2] to select Load in the Mode item and press [F2].
When [F2] is pressed, a file selection screen is displayed.
6. Use [F1] to select “Plug-in” for the type of file to be loaded at the SELECT item.
7. Use [F3] to select a vacant index number checked earlier.
8. Use [F4] to load (register) the Plug-in Software.
Note:
A warning message such as one shown below appears if Plug-in Software has already beenregistered in the index number selected above for registration.
WARNINGSD card loading error occurred.
(ErrNo=-01000)

Please press F5 to close the message.

In a case like this, repeat the registration procedure starting from step 2.
Checking the registration:
1. Turn off the power of the AV-HS410 and then turn it back on again.
2. Press the [PLUGIN] button and check that the Plug-in Software has been registered.
Notes:
 Registered Plug-in Software can be deleted.
For the deletion procedure, refer to section “4.5 Plug-ins” (<Operations and Settings> OperatingInstructions).
 Registered Plug-in Software cannot be saved from the AV-HS410 onto an memory card.

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AV-HS410 Plug-in Software<How to start up the Plug-in Software>
1.
2.

3.

Press the [PLUGIN] button, and display the Plug-in menu.
Use [F1] to select the Plug-in Software.
The Plug-in name of the Plug-in Software registered is displayed on the sub menu.

Use [F3] to select “On” for the Enable item.
If “On” has been selected for the Enable item, the selected Plug-in Software has already startedup.
If “Off” has been selected for the Enable item, select “On”, turn off the power of the AV-HS410 andthen turn it back on again.
When the AV-HS410 starts up, the Plug-in Software starts up automatically.
Notes:
 If the Plug-in Software has not been started up, the screen will go black even when the menu screenof the Plug-in Software is opened.
 The Plug-in Software will start up even when the AV-HS410 is operating in the Service mode.

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Live Switcher<How to operate the Plug-in Software>
1. CAM_COM
This application makes it possible to control the pan, tilt, zoom, focus and other functions from theAV-HS410 once a Panasonic professional camera (AW series) has been connected with a serialinterface (RS-422).

1.1. Communication method
Connect the camera to be controlled to the Com connector on the rear panel of the AV-HS410 using
an RS-422 crossover cable.
Select Config menu → COM-Port sub-menu → Mode item and set “1” for the item.
1.2. Verified models
 AW-HE50
1.3. Functions
Select the sub-menu concerned from the Plug-in menu and press [F2] (Open Menu) to display themenu of the Plug-in concerned.

Sub-menu
CamCTL1

Item/rotary encoder operated

Function

Cam-Menu[F2]

This item is used to set whether the camera menus are to be
displayed on an external monitor.
On: The camera menus are displayed on an externalmonitor.
Off: The camera menus are not displayed on an externalmonitor.
Note:
This setting only causes the control signals to be sent to thecamera. It does not indicate that the actual statuses in which
the camera menus are displayed on the external monitor.

MenuOperation[F3]

This rotary encoder is used when the cursor is to be moved
using the camera menu.
When it is turned clockwise, the cursor moves down;
conversely, when it is turned counterclockwise, it moves up.
It takes effect when “On” is selected for the Cam-Menu item.
Notes:
This rotary encoder can be operated when the AW-HE50 isused.
It cannot be operated when the AW-HE100 or other camera
is used.

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Sub-menu

Item/rotary encoder operated

Function

CamCTL1

Power
[F5]

This item setting is used to control the camera’s power.
On: The camera’s power is set to “On” from the standby
mode.
Off: The camera’s power is set to the standby mode from“On”.
Note:This setting only causes the control signals to be sent to thecamera. It does not indicate that the actual camera’s power
status is displayed.

CamCTL2Mode[F2]This is used to select the type of camera control to be
exercised by the AV-HS410’s positioners.
PanTilt:
Panning is controlled by operating thepositioner to the left or right. Conversely,tilting is controlled by operating the positioner
up or down.
Zoom/Focus: Lens focusing is controlled by operating thepositioner to the left or right. Conversely, lenszooming is controlled by operating thepositioner up or down.

PTSpeed[F3]

This is used to select the speed at which the camera pans or
tilts or at which the lens is focused or zoomed.
Fast: The operations are performed at the fastest speed.
Middle: The operations are performed at the intermediatespeed.
Slow: The operations are performed at the slowest speed.

AF
[F4]

This is used to select the type of control to be exercised overthe focusing of the connected camera.
Manual: The focus is controlled manually.
Auto:
The focus is controlled automatically.

IRIS
[F5]

This is used to select the type of control to be exercised overthe iris of the connected camera.
Manual: The iris is controlled manually.
Auto:
The iris is controlled automatically.

Note:
When the power of the AV-HS410 is turned off, the PTSpeed, AF and IRIS settings are restored totheir defaults. After turning on the unit’s power, these items need to be set again.

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2. P2 Remote
This application makes it possible to control the recording, playback and other operations from theAV-HS410 once a Panasonic P2 device has been connected with a serial interface (RS-422).

2.1. Communication port
Connect the P2 unit to the Com connector on the rear panel of the AV-HS410 using an RS-422
straight cable.
Select Config menu → COM-Port sub-menu → Mode item and set “2” for the item.
2.2. Verified models
 AJ-HPM200
 AG-HPD24
2.3. Functions
Select the sub-menu concerned from the Plug-in menu and press [F2] (Open Menu) to display themenu of the Plug-in concerned.

Sub-menu
Control1

Control2

Item/rotary encoder operated

Type of control over P2 unit

Play
[F2]

Start playback

Rec
[F3]

Start video recording

Stop
[F4]

Stop video recording, stop playback

Rec Pause[F5]

Pause video recording

Forward[F2]

Fast forward

Rewind[F3]

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AV-HS410 Plug-in Software3. GVG Protocol
This application makes it possible to have the crosspoint switching, AUTO transitions and otheroperations controlled once a remote control panel (VS-R45 made by Venetex) or editor (thatsupports the GVG100 communication protocol) has been connected with a serial interface(RS-422).
The GVG100 communication protocol is supported.
 There are no parameters on the sub-menus.

3.1. Communication port
Connect the remote control panel or editor to the Editor connector on the rear panel of theAV-HS410 using an RS-422 straight cable.
3.2. Verified models
 AG-A850
 VS-R45 (serial)
3.3. Functions
Select the sub-menu concerned from the Plug-in menu and press [F2] (Open Menu) to display themenu of the Plug-in concerned.

The AV-HS410 is subject to the following types of control from the remote control panel or editor.
＜Details of control＞
Bus switching

The bus materials are selected from the following.
・A/B・Key fill/key source
・DSK fill/DSK source
・PinP1, PinP2
・AUX1 to AUX4

Button trigger(Pushbutton control)

The same operations are performed as when the following
buttons have been pressed on the control panel of theAV-HS410.
・Auto button
・DSK button
・WIPE button
・MIX button
・PinP1 button
・Pinp2 button
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Forced button ON(Pushbutton lamp On control)

The following functions are forcibly set to the “On” status.
・DSK
・FTB
・Key
・PinP1
・PinP2Forced button OFF

The following functions are forcibly set to the “Off” status.
・DSK
・FTB
・Key
・PinP1
・PinP2

Pattern switching

The BKGD and KEY transition patterns are changed.

Transition time change

The following transition times are changed.
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4. AUXP_IP
This application makes it possible to have the crosspoint switching, AUTO transitions and otheroperations controlled once a remote control panel (VS-R45 made by Venetex) has been connectedwith a network.
 There are no parameters on the sub-menus.

4.1. Communication port
Connect the VS-R45 to the LAN connector on the rear panel of the AV-HS410 using a LAN cable.
(Up to four VS-R45 units can be connected.)
Use a crossover cable when connecting the AV-HS410 and VS-R45 on a 1:1 basis.
4.2. Functions
Select the sub-menu concerned from the Plug-in menu and press [F2] (Open Menu) to display themenu of the Plug-in concerned.

The AV-HS410 is subject to control exercised from the VS-R45(IP).
For further details, refer to the operating instructions of the VS-R45.
Notes:
 The settings of the AV-HS410 and VS-R45 must be matched with the network settings.
 The AV-HS410 and VS-R45 cannot be connected using a public line.

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